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Master of Law and International Development - 2019

Postgraduate - Course

Commencement year

This course entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019
and should be read in conjunction with information provided in the
'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Law.

Alternative exits

Graduate Certificate in Law

Refer to 'Alternative exits' entry below for further requirements and details.

Description

This expert graduate course provides a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the laws and regulatory frameworks governing the ways in which the international community provides assistance to developing countries to improve the economic, political and social quality of life for their people. It also develops the advanced skills and specialist knowledge required for working as a professional in this field. It is suitable for graduates interested developing or enhancing specialist careers in international development within government, non-government or not-for-profit sectors.

You will investigate contemporary issues in law, practice and scholarship, and evaluate complex issues relevant to the field from theoretical, international and interdisciplinary perspectives. The course enhances your capacity to undertake independent research, and includes options for a pathway to doctoral studies.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and recent developments in areas of law and international development and the practice of law and international development

apply theories, knowledge and skills to different areas of law and international development law or to new situations in practice or scholarship in international development law

design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to global professional practice or scholarship

explain and justify arguments, methods, and conclusions to legal and lay audiences

apply with integrity appropriate research principles and methods to plan, carry out and report on an original project

demonstrate high level personal autonomy and judgment.

Credit for prior studies

You may be eligible for credit for up to 25 per cent of the course (12 points) for previous master's level studies in law. If you have completed an independent research project in a bachelor of law honours degree you may be exempted from the master's research unit but must still complete 48 points of level 5 units.

Structure

The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Law and international development knowledge and Part B. Extending specialist knowledge electives and research.

Part A. Law and international development knowledge

The studies enable you to develop specialised knowledge and advanced skills in areas of law that suit your interests, skills and career goals.

Part B. Extending specialist knowledge electives and research

These studies will provide you with in-depth knowledge of a wide range of areas of international development law. You will be able to focus on sources of information relevant to international development law and the application of research methods and specialist discipline knowledge and skills necessary to support law-related work in those closely interrelated fields. Depending on your interests and motivation, you can choose a program of study in which you plan and execute a major research-based project with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.

Requirements

The course comprises 48 points structured into two parts: Part A. Law and international development knowledge (30 points) and Part B. Extending specialist knowledge electives and research (18 points).